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Modern day knights have showdown in Spain

Belmonte, Spain

Knights of the U.S. team go into battle during the International Medieval Combat at Belmonte castle in Belmonte, Spain, May 1, 2014.

"Medieval Combat" is a contact sport based on the medieval tournaments in Europe of the 14th and 15th centuries. The sport has been developing in Eastern Europe for 20 years and is now spreading rapidly worldwide.

All photos taken on May 1, 2014.

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Belmonte, Spain

Women watch knights fight during the International Medieval Combat at Belmonte castle.

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Belmonte, Spain

A knight from Japan battles a knight from the U.S.

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Belmonte, Spain

Swedish and Polish knights battle.

Credit: Denis Doyle/Getty Images

Belmonte, Spain

Knights battle during the International Medieval Combat at Belmonte castle.

Credit: Denis Doyle/Getty Images

Belmonte, Spain

Danish and Polish knights battle.

Credit: Denis Doyle/Getty Images

Belmonte, Spain

A fallen knight of the Danish team look on as his comrades battle with knights of the Polish team.